Privacy Statement
At WeddingDates, we respect your rights. We do not require you to provide personal information unless you wish to avail of additional features or services. Where data is submitted it will be used for the stated purpose and any reasonably incidental purposes only. This starts with making sure that you get meaningful choices about how and why data is collected and used, and ensuring that you have the information you need to make the choices that are right for you across our products and services. If you do not agree with or you are not comfortable with any aspect of the Privacy Statement, you can discontinue use of the website. We are working to get your trust by focusing on five key privacy principles: Control: We will put you in control of your privacy with clear choices. Transparency: We will be transparent about data collection and use so that you can make informed decisions. Security: We will protect the data that you entrust to us via strong security and encryption. Strong legal protections: We will respect your local privacy laws and fight for legal protection of your privacy as a fundamental human right. Benefits to you: When we do collect data, we will use it to benefit you and to make you experiences better. These principles form the foundation of WeddingDates approach to privacy and will continue to shape the way we build our products and services. On the rest of this website, you’ll find links to more information and controls so that you can make the right decisions for you
Visitors to our websites
When someone visits https://www.weddingdates.co.uk we use a third-party service, Google Analytics, to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be upfront about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it.
The Cookie Policy
Use of cookies by the WeddingDates Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. The table below explains the cookies we use and why.
| Cookie | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie Preference | wdCookiesAllowed | This cookie is used to remember a user’s choice about cookies on www.weddingdates.ie. Where users have previously indicated a preference, that user’s preference will be stored in this cookie. |
| Universal Analytics (Google) | _ga, _gali, _gat_UA-1036645-1, _gid | These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website and WordPress blog. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website and blog, where visitors have come to the website from and the pages they visited. Read Google's overview of privacy and safeguarding data |
| YouTube Cookies | PREF*, VSC*, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE*, remote_sid* | We embed videos from our official YouTube channel using YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode. This mode may set cookies on your computer once you click on the YouTube video player, but YouTube will not store personally-identifiable cookie information for playbacks of embedded videos using the privacy-enhanced mode. Read more at YouTube’s embedding videos information page. PREF - * Expires after eight months VSC - * expires at the end of your session VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE - *expires after eight months remote_sid - * expires at the end of your session |
| Pop up cookie on WeddingDates | wdAdPopup | We have a pop up appearing on the WeddingDates website, if users select find out more or dismiss the cookie will persist for 60 days so they do not see the pop up again in that time. If they select not now the cookie will expire after five days. |
| Enquiry/Search cookies on WeddingDates | name1, guests, email1, phone, opt_in, wd_county, wd_day, wd_month, wd_year | These cookies are used to make the search functionality and enquiry functionality of the website more efficient for you. |
How do I change my cookie settings?
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Opera
- Apple Safari
To find information relating to other browsers, visit the browser developer's website.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Contact Us
If you have any queries in relation to this policy or need further information about our cookie practices, please contact us at info@weddingdates.ie or write to us at WeddingDates Ireland Ltd., Unit 18 Airport East Business and Technology Park, Rathmacullig West, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Statement at any time. Each time you use this website you shall be bound by the then current Privacy Statement and accordingly you should review the Privacy Statement each time you use this website. This is a live document, under regular review. This policy was last updated in May, 2018.
You have the opportunity to send us information via this website, such as through the “contact us” pages or any other area where you may send e-mails, request brochures or provide feedback. By choosing to participate in these, you might provide us with some personal information. This information may include your name, email and telephone number. The purpose of collecting this information is so we can contact you regarding any questions you may have asked or to provide you with other information that may be relevant to you or your business in the form of newsletters or press releases. This information will only be used by us for: The purpose for which it was provided by you and any reasonably incidental purposes; Verification purposes and statistical analysis; and Marketing and administration purposes.
Any email sent to us, including any attachments, may be monitored and used by us for reasons of security and for monitoring compliance with our data protection policy. Email monitoring or blocking software may also be used. Please be aware that you have a responsibility to ensure that any email you send to us is within the bounds of the law. Unsolicited material of a criminal nature will be reported to the relevant authorities and blocked.
We’re constantly working to improve our offering, so if you notice something in our products and services that doesn’t work the way you’d expect when it comes to privacy, please let us know by sending an email to admin@weddingdates.ie. If you would like to unsubscribe to receiving WeddingDates newsletter, please do so by sending an email to admin@weddingdates.ie with ‘UNSUBSCRIBE’ in the subject line or just click the Unsubscribe button in the newsletter email you receive from us. WeddingDates won’t contact you for marketing purposes or promote new services to you unless you agree to be contacted for these purposes.
We understand the importance of protecting children's privacy in the interactive online world. This Website is not designed for or intentionally targeted at children 13 years of age or younger. It is not our policy to intentionally collect or maintain information about anyone under the age of 13.
You have the right to be given a copy of information held by us about you. We will provide the requested information to you within 30 calendar days of the receipt of a valid request in writing. You have the right to access your data and to have any inaccuracies in the details we hold corrected. You also have the right to have the information erased if we do not have a legitimate reason for retaining same. We will agree to any such valid requests within 30 calendar days of receipt of a valid request in writing. Please send all requests in writing to Ciara Crossan, CEO, Wedding Dates Ireland LTD, Unit 18, Airport East Business & Technology Park, Rathmacullig West, Kinsale Road, Cork. Email: admin@weddingdates.ie We reserve the right to request you to provide additional information in order to enable us to identify your personal data and/or to verify your identity.
When you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, visit this website or fill our contact forms (SEND AN ENQUIRY) you consent to the use of that information as set out in this statement. We will always communicate any changes made to our statement to ensure that you are always informed on how your information is used any why. WeddingDates receives your personal information when you complete and submit the inquiry using the website form. If you make an enquiry to a wedding Venue or Supplier, this query is emailed to the Venue/Supplier and also stored in their WeddingDates dashboard. Users who have access to the dashboard will be able to view your name, email address, telephone number, number of guests, preferred wedding date and any other information you typed into the freeform text box. WeddingDates may also contact you to invite you to complete a survey to find out what your experience was when you visited a potential wedding venue/supplier. This information will be shared with the wedding venue/supplier so that they receive feedback to improve their services if required.
We take our security responsibilities seriously, employing the most appropriate physical and technical measures. We review our security policy regularly.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, our practices relating to the website or your dealing with the website you can contact us at admin@weddingdates.ie or write to us at: Wedding Dates Ireland LTD, Unit 18, Airport East Business & Technology Park, Rathmacullig West, Kinsale Road, Cork. Email: admin@weddingdates.ie
This privacy notice does not cover the links within this site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.